https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/swiss-finance-minister-hits-out-at-move-to-water-down-ubs-capital-plansContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/swiss-finance-minister-hits-out-at-move-to-water-down-ubs-capital-planshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/swiss-finance-minister-hits-out-at-move-to-water-down-ubs-capital-plans#u54618Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:40:41 +0000Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter criticized a parliamentary committee's decision to soften capital requirements for UBS. While the committee passed concessions to ease the rules, Keller-Sutter described the 50% CET1 compromise as inadequate. UBS viewed the move as an interim win, though the bank claims the current parliamentary proposal would still force it to raise an additional $13 billion in capital. The dispute highlights a rift between the executive branch and lawmakers over how much liquidity the bank must hold.Why it mattersSwiss authorities are seeking to strengthen fina